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Meta says technical issue caused widespread outage
The two-hour outage had Facebook and Instagram users wondering if they had been hacked. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
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The two-hour outage had Facebook and Instagram users wondering if they had been hacked. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
WBZ TV's Katrina Kincade reports on the support for shop owner Julie Lovell after she struggled to get back between more than 40 rented dresses.
Snaphat, TikTok, Youtube and others generated billions in profits last year from advertising targeting young users, a Harvard study shows.
The allegations, made by Dr. Joan Donovan, raise questions about the influence the tech giant might have over seemingly independent research.
The attorneys general claim the social media sites use manipulative practices, and it's damaging the mental health of our kids.
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
Several online community pages have been targeted by people joining just to scam members in business transactions.
A Marlboro woman's small business Facebook page was recently hacked and she's not the only one it's happened to.
Zuckerberg said funding low-priority projects is costly and company functions better as leaner organization.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
In a Facebook post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new verification system called "Meta Verified" will cost $11.99 month on web or $14.99 a month for iPhone users.
WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
"Unfortunately, this did not play out the way I expected," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter to employees Wednesday.
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram, saying its parent company ignored internal research about the physical and mental health dangers it posed to young people.
Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook will change its corporate name to Meta, demoting Facebook's namesake service to being one of the company's subsidiaries.
Letting the lies flow meant high engagement - and more profit, claim the critics.
Facebook is planning to rebrand itself with a new name and wants to be known for more than social media, according to a report.
Ninety-five percent of Americans identified misinformation as a problem when they're trying to access important information.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were all back online Tuesday after users were unable to access the sites for several hours Monday due to a major outage.
Tyler Anderson, a 30-year-old man from New Hampshire man charged with threatening the lives of presidential candidates last year, was found dead last week while a jury was deciding his verdict.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
A man has been arrested in connection to a bar fire at the Squealing Pig in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood.
Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on Saturday.
Canton residents are beginning to wonder if the Karen Read murder trial will end with no unanimous decision after a week of deliberations ended with a hung jury.
Canton residents are beginning to wonder if the Karen Read murder trial will end with no unanimous decision after a week of deliberations ended with a hung jury.
As the deadlocked jury in the Karen Read murder trial went home for the weekend, there's now questions about what would happen if the judge declares a mistrial next week.
The WBZ NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the risk of severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening.
Jurors in the Karen Read murder trial went home for the weekend without reaching a verdict.
A man has been arrested in connection to a bar fire at the Squealing Pig in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
A new study from Harvard Business School shows why there should be more women managers in the workplace.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Although there has been skepticism around plant-based meat, Canadian researchers have found that it's the better option when it comes to getting in your protein.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, Massachusetts
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer and Kyle Higashioka added a two-run shot in a nine-run fifth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
At least two Bruins players will be partaking in next year's 4 Nations Face-Off.
The Summer League Celtics will hit the court in just a few weeks out in Las Vegas, and have a matchup with Bronny James on the docket.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.
The Stephen Bryant house in Plympton was built in 1669.
A fisherman in Dennis may have captured the first pictures of a wild flamingo in Massachusetts.